D. Curriculum & Co-curriculum Matters

1. Offer of Subject(s) at a More Demanding Level in Sec 1 for Eligible Students (SBB)

  • Parents/Guardians of students who are eligible will receive a notification via Parents Gateway to accept or reject the offer. Kindly indicate your response by 27 Dec 2022, Tuesday, 5 pm.

  • Information and FAQs on taking subjects at a more demanding level (SBB) can be found at the following websites:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/new-psle-scoring-system.html

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/full-subject-based-banding/main.html

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/faqs.html

Note:

  • Parents/Guardians should accept or reject the SBB offer via Parents Gateway before proceeding to purchase the relevant SBB textbooks/workbooks as there will be no refunds offered by Pacific Bookstores but exchange of books is allowed (books must be in good condition together with the order list). If you are unsure, you can choose to purchase these books when school reopens with advice and guidance from the form/subject teacher.

2. Offer of Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) in Sec 1 for Eligible Students and Release of Outcome of 3rd Language Application (MSP)

  • Parents/Guardians of students who are eligible for Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) will receive a notification via Parents Gateway to accept or reject the offer. Kindly indicate your response by 27 Dec 2022, Tuesday, 5 pm.

  • Parents/Guardians will receive a notification via Parents Gateway on the outcome of their child's/ward's application to take up Malay Special Programme (MSP) in Sec 1. Kindly indicate your response by accepting or rejecting the offer on Parents Gateway by 27 Dec 2022, Tuesday, 5 pm.

  • For successful MSP applicants, please also refer to Zhonghua Secondary School's website (accessible from 22 Dec 2022, Thursday) to fill up an online form to accept the offer from 22 Dec 2022, Thursday, 7 am, to 5 Jan 2023, Thursday, 11.59pm. Further details regarding MSP lessons, including appeals can also be found in the website.

    • Click the link below to visit Zhonghua Secondary School's website (accessible from 22 Dec 2022, Thursday):

https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/zhonghuasec12023/higher-mtl-3rd-lang-msp

    • If successful MSP applicants do not register by 5 Jan 2023, Thursday, the offer will lapse and the place will be offered to another applicant.

    • Details of lessons for Secondary 1 MSP will be as such:

Level: Secondary 1

Days: Every Friday

Time: 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Commencement Date: 27 January 2023 (Term 1 Week 4)

Venue: Zhonghua Secondary School

    • Further information and FAQs on MSP at Zhonghua Secondary School can be found here: MSP FAQs

  • Information and FAQs on Holy Innocents' High School's HMTL and Out of School Language Lessons can be found at

HMTL-Foreign Language-Info-and-FAQs and

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/new-psle-scoring-system.html

Note:

  • Parents/Guardians should accept or reject the subject offer via Parents Gateway before proceeding to purchase the relevant textbooks/workbooks as there will be no refunds offered by Pacific Bookstores but exchange of books is allowed (books must be in good condition together with the order list). If you are unsure, you can choose to purchase these books when school reopens with advice and guidance from the form/subject teacher.

3. MOE Art and Music Elective Programmes

  • The MOE Art Elective Programme (AEP) and Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) offered in selected secondary schools enable artistically inclined students the opportunity to develop their creative talent and ability. The enriching curriculum provides hands-on learning, access to specialised facilities and learning opportunities with professionals in the creative industries.

Learn more about MOE Special Art Programmes below.

MOE Art Elective Programme (AEP):

For more information on AEP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/aep-sec

Instructions on how to apply for AEP (Application window will be open from 3 Jan - 16 Jan 2023):

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/aep-sec/how-to-join?pt=AEP%20Centre


MOE Enhanced Art Programme (EAP):

For more information on EAP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/eap-sec


  • The MOE Music Elective Programme (MEP) and Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) offered in selected secondary schools enable musically inclined students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in music and hone their abilities in listening, creating, performing and research. The enriching curriculum provides hands-on music-making and access to specialised facilities and learning opportunities with professionals in the creative industries.

Learn more about MOE Special Music Programmes:

MOE Music Elective Programme (MEP):

For more information on MEP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/mep-sec

Instructions on how to apply for MEP (Application window will be open from 3 Jan - 16 Jan 2023):

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/mep-sec/how-to-join?pt=MEP%20Centre


MOE Enhanced Music Programme (EMP):

For more information on EMP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/emp-sec


  • More information regarding AEP/MEP will be sent via Parents Gateway. If your child/ward is keen to apply for AEP/MEP, please contact Ms Grace Kwa, SH Aesthetics, at kwa_yi_ru_grace@moe.edu.sg

4. Catholic Activities & Religious Education (CA-RE)

  • As a Catholic Mission School with a rich heritage, the Catholic ethos permeates the school's curriculum. This includes morning reflection and prayer daily before assembly begins.

  • For Catholic students and those who would like to join in, there are many experiences in which they can experience living in a Catholic community, to learn more about our Catholic faith, as well as to deepen their relationship with the Lord. This includes:

    • Daily rosary in the chapel at 7.40am;

    • Fortnightly Masses in school;

    • Para-liturgies such as Holy Hour, Stations of the Cross etc to facilitate a deepening of their faith;

    • Weekly Young Christian Students (YCS) meetings on Monday afternoons for faith-formation and preparation for leadership & service opportunities.

  • More information will be provided to parents and students in Term 1.

  • For any queries, please contact Mr Clement Chua, Year Head at chua_chong_wen_clement@moe.edu.sg or Mr Ian Sim, HOD Mathematics, at sim_tsi_tang_ian@moe.edu.sg

5. Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Matters & CCA Fair

  • CCA is an integral part of the lived and learning experiences for every student in Secondary School.

  • Hence, to facilitate this important facet of learning for Secondary 1 students, the school will also be organising a CCA Fair on 13 Jan 2023, Friday, from 2.30pm onwards to help them learn more about the CCAs available in HIHS. Attendance is compulsory for all Secondary 1 students. More information will be given to parents/guardians and students on the first week of school.

  • For information on CCA matters, click the link below:

https://www.holyinnocentshigh.moe.edu.sg/curriculum/cca/

  • For any queries, please contact Mr Ricky Han, HOD PE & CCA, at han_cheng_kwang@moe.edu.sg